Most exellent video game music
Dec 22, 2008 at 11:10 PM Post #63 of 71
Even though it's about 23 years after the fact, I'll never, ever forget the music from the original Legend of Zelda for NES. Also, there was a game called "The Dig" from LucasArts that came out about 10-12 years ago that, besides being a fantastic game, had an exquisite Wagner-esque soundtrack. I still play that game from time to time just to hear the music.
 
Jan 2, 2009 at 4:08 AM Post #64 of 71
I can't believe this thread made it this far without an Interstate 76 plug.
Best. Soundtrack. Ever.

Incredible game back in the day, too. The sequel was horrible.
I still have the original game because the game disc music will play in a standard CD player, so I'll occasionally listen to it in my car.

Classic funk.

Here's a taste
 
Jan 4, 2009 at 6:18 AM Post #65 of 71
I listen to a ton of video game orchestra

Favorite Nostalgic Albums:
Super Smash Bros. Melee - Smashing...Live!
Gyakuten Meets Orchestra 2008

Favorite Game Albums:
The Black Mages
Project Majestic Mix - A Tribute to Nobuo Uematsu
 
Jan 4, 2009 at 7:09 AM Post #67 of 71
Battlefield Vietnam had a great sound track. Most of these songs would be playing on the radios strapped to tanks. It'd really get you pumped to kill something.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Fortunate Son" (opening theme)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLI7Jl4InHg
Edwin Starr - "War"
Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - "Nowhere to Run"
The Troggs - "Wild Thing"
Rare Earth - "Get Ready"
Canned Heat - "On the Road Again"
The Guess Who - "Shakin' All Over"
Count Five - "Psychotic Reaction"
Deep Purple - "Hush"
The Kinks - "All Day And All Of The Night"
The Kinks - "You Really Got Me"
The Box Tops - "The Letter"
Jefferson Airplane - "Somebody to Love"
Bobby Fuller Four - "I Fought the Law"
Budapest Symphony Orchestra - "The Ride of the Valkyries"
The Trashmen - "Surfin' Bird"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pws5TPcxJiY
Jefferson Airplane - "White Rabbit" (Menu theme, instrumental remix)

Another good one was Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

This one is beautiful.

Leon Willett feat Vivi Christensen - The Hospital Room - Free MP3 Stream on IMEEM Music

Magnet

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dr...etwmv/47506746

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dr...id=VIDURVMUS03
 
Jan 4, 2009 at 8:14 AM Post #68 of 71
That soundtrack is hard to beat!
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Jan 4, 2009 at 8:27 AM Post #69 of 71
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Originally Posted by thornygravy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Diablo II had some good music, it fit the game perfect.


I agree. And the original Tristam theme is amazing.
 
Jan 5, 2009 at 5:06 AM Post #71 of 71
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Originally Posted by MonkCanatella /img/forum/go_quote.gif
One of the most overlooked games I've played was Psychonauts. Its soundtrack matched the wacky/dark/ridiculous/jaded feel of the game. Very odd, which is perfect for a person bored with the usual orchestral soundtracks.


I just played this game for the first time last night, and I have to agree the game has unusual but interesting music.. cool game too! Definitely underrated..

I would also vote for the old Zelda games, the Mario Bros music (I wouldn't want to listen to it on my ipod, but it was definitely catchy and memorable), and the older Squaresoft RPGs (FFIII in particular) for the SNES.
 
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